Jane is looking wonderful Margaret. It's so nice to see a piece you haven't seen stitched yet and also the thoughts on the fibers. Glad that you and Loraine are still plugging away on the Toy Chest - you may be gnashing your teeth now, but you'll be so happy when it's finished.

Great pics of son and kitty. Isn't this crazy weather wonderful. Never thought I'd see 80 when it's still winter, but that's what they're predicting for today.

Jane is another beauty. I still don't understand the widespread appeal of the higher counts! I make so many errors over two (that end up over one or three), and I'm thinking a 36 or 40 count would have even more errors. The finished piece is absolutely nicer, but will I end up burning it before then??? Regardless, Jane looks stunning on the 32!

Oh, I am loving your Jane Pattison! It is beautiful with the wools. I have ordered it all up and will use the wools too I think. Another one to add to the queue! :) Sweet pics of your son and Mia. Enjoy your day!

Oh wow, Jane is such a beauty, Margaret! I love the colors and not much beats a pretty strawberry border in my mind (and some nice birds are a welcome bonus always,... LOL)!It is always fun to see what Mia and the Boy-child are up to! They are so sweet together.Happy Spring!!!

Jane is beautiful. I've always wanted to try the wool but you know...I have so much cotton and silk... I just need to finish up a few more pieces !!! (LOL) The Toy Chest piece is lovely. Those Betsy Morgan pieces are something else aren't they? Beautiful designs and beautiful opportunity to stitch so many fun stitches!! Mia and your son are way too CUTE !! Love the pics !! Have a great week..

Jane is looking gorgeous! After seeing her colors, though, I'm thinking I may have to rethink using a warmer fabric, because of that goldish color thread. I was kind of thinking an examplar or luna might work, but maybe not.

Ooooo, you started Jane! I've been thinking about her a lot since she was released! So pretty! Is there a lot of over 1 that you need to use 32 count? Wouldn't 1 strand on 40ct work? I was wondering that since I didn't have the chart yet.

Another fabulous Jane to stitch!! I'm really wanting to get this design and hopefully start stitching it next year (I'm thinking my current Jane will take awhile!!) Isn't she so pretty with all those lovely colours?!!! Your little SAL pieces are darling too!! Oh that Mia!! So cute!!!

Jane is so pretty! I love the border. I had the same question as Terri - does the thickness of the fibers make stitching it on 32 necessary? The Toy Chest piece is lovely!Cats do love to survey the world from an open window. :)

WOW you are flying on Jane - funny 'cause I didn't know you are stitching Jane when I mentioned to you that she had flown into my stash pile w/o another thought of a new start. I'm glad you gave the wool threads a try - I actually thought the 32ct with the wools would have been a pleasant break from the norm. She is relly looking great - hope you have a good week! mel

I'm just loving Jane's colors. I have yet to use the Sampler wool and have only ever used wool for needlepoint, so I'll definitely have to try them one day! Sometimes my eyeballs really miss 30/32ct but 36 or higher just looks so dainty and wonderful to me!

This "Jane" is wonderful! Everytime i come and visit you is the same "bloom of surprises"! Magnific samplers and the 2 boy are growing always more. It´s to beautiful to see you stitching samplers so colourful!. Hugs for Italy.

Oh gosh, Jane is just gorgeous!! I got the 36 ct, fabric for her cause after seeing the wool threads, thought they weren't for me, so planned on stitching them with the overdyed cottons. Now I'm wondering (along with a bunch of others apparently, lol) if you need the 32 count to use the wools...because after seeing your WIP with the wool, I'm rethinking this whole thing, but already got the fabric in 36c!! OMG, so confused, lol! Do you think the wools would work with 36 ct?

Jane sure is lovely, Margaret! I didn't realize you always use 40 ct. I've only stitched on it once, but really enjoyed it. Perhaps I should pick some up in different colors and experiment a bit more...

I'm hoping you will give all of us your opinion of these threads. I have used wools on canvas, but wonder how they are on linen. If these would work on 40 count, would you recommend them? I realize that this isn't possible, so am just trying to see if you really like using them.

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I'm a mom of 2 kids, now in an empty nest. One child is out in the working world, the other is in music college. Been married for over 30 blissful years and have lived in NY for all that time. I love to cross stitch, knit and quilt.